ServiceNow Programmer III - Apex Systems

Job#: 2023432

Job Description:

Apex Systems, a World-Class Technology Solutions Provider, is seeking applicants for the below position on behalf of our client.  Please apply if interested and qualified.  Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.  
 
Position:  ServiceNow Developer
Location: Houston, Texas - 77064 
Duration: Contract to hire
Schedule: 3 days onsite and 2 days remote 
Pay Rate Range:  $54-72.78
Summary: 

Responsible for the installation and maintenance of  the IT Service Management systems to ensure integrity of versions, functions, and performance.  Design and implement integrated service management solutions to support business goals.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Architect, design, and implement integrated solutions across ServiceNow, SAP, Event Management (OmniBus), Monitoring, DataPower, Identity Management, etc.  Identify more integration opportunities and needs to promote unified and efficient service management processes.  Support on demand integration requirements.

Work closely with BA (business Analyst) to identify opportunities to design and develop applications to satisfy business needs.

Inspect existing applications or functions to ensure continual process improvements: standardization, intuitive, and efficient.

Design, develop, and maintain solutions within the ServiceNow environment to include modifications of applications, forms, workflow, interfaces and other configurations required that support ITIL processes and ensure optimal performance of the ServiceNow system.

Performs migration of code from development and test systems to production system.

Create and maintain migration documentation

Maintain code control log and validates code migration documentation, in accordance with audit and change control guidelines

Provide technical leadership and training, perform peer code reviews and ensure the ServiceNow team follows development best-practices 

Responsible for overall ServiceNow code quality 

Responsible for reviewing requirements to ensure that they are provided in sufficient detail to be accurately estimated 

Attend regularly scheduled meetings to identify any tasks or user stories that are “at risk” and provides support as needed 

Work with management and key stakeholders to ensure best practice for design and testing strategies for Development, QA and User Acceptance Testing

Troubleshoot software problems, implement bug fixes and perform root cause analysis on ServiceNow issues 

Collaborate with other System Administrators and ServiceNow support concerning strategies and technical aspects of platform upgrades

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Advanced Degree in computer science or equivalent work experience
• ServiceNow System Administrator Certification
• ServiceNow Application Developer Certification

Required:

• 3+ Years of ServiceNow Developer experience. 
• 5+ years industry programming experiences.
• General programming skills: java, c, c++, java script, python, J2EE framework, Unix shell, Windows PowerShell, open source library such as AngularJS, jQuery, Bootstrap, CSS, etc
• SQL programming skills: be able to write complex query using standard SQL language.
• Experience with ServiceNow Background script, Ajax JS library, Client Scripts, UI Policies, Business Rules, Advanced Reference Qualifiers, Reporting, Security through Access Control Rules and Workflows
• 2+ years’ experience of CMDB architecture, data models,  and Skill to consolidate multiple data sources of configuration items.
• Understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, waterfall, etc)
• Skills to configure and program systems and applications using protocols: LDAP, HTTPS, SNMP, TCP/IP socket, etc

Additional Experience a plus:

• Previous experience with relational databases such as MS SQL Server a plus
• 3+ years of experience as System Administrator of other ITSM platforms
• 5+ years of experience using JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Ajax

*Please note that as a contract employee of Apex Systems, benefits include the below with employee contribution*   

• Health  
• Dental 
• Vision  
• Life Insurance; Short Term Disability 
• Hospitalization Coverage 
• Direct Deposit 
• Weekly Pay Periods 
• Training and Development Programs 
• 401k 
• Referral Program 

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.